| Course Name |
(中) 昆蟲與植物交互作用(7148) |
| (Eng.) Insect-plant Interaction |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Entomology |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
HWANG,SHAW-YHI ect. |
| Department |
Department of Entomology/Graduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-FALL |
| Course Description |
This course explores the ecological and physiological interactions between insects and plants, with emphasis on plant traits and defenses, insect feeding and behavioral responses, and their ecological consequences. Through lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities, students learn how to observe, measure, and interpret insect–plant interactions and connect these mechanisms to ecology and pest management. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| This course aims to help students understand the biological and ecological mechanisms underlying insect–plant interactions. Students will learn how plants defend themselves, how insects respond and adapt to plant traits and defenses, and how these interactions influence insect performance and behavior. The course also develops students’ ability to observe, measure, and interpret insect–plant interactions through discussion and hands-on activities. |
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| Visit |
| Lecturing |
| Exercises |
| Discussion |
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| Written Presentation |
| Oral Presentation |
| Attendance |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course Introduction. |
| Week 2 |
Insect-plant interaction 1 |
| Week 3 |
Insect plant interaction 2 |
| Week 4 |
Project 1: Week 1
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| Week 5 |
Project 1: Week 2 |
| Week 6 |
Invited lecture 1: chemical ecology of insect plant interaction i, Dr. Ritsuo Nishida |
| Week 7 |
Project 1 Week 3 |
| Week 8 |
Project 1: Week 4 |
| Week 9 |
Project 2: Week 1 |
| Week 10 |
Project 2: Week 2 |
| Week 11 |
Project 2: Week 3 |
| Week 12 |
Project 2: Week 4 |
| Week 13 |
Project 3: Week 1 |
| Week 14 |
Project 3: Week 2 |
| Week 15 |
Project 3: Week 3 |
| Week 16 |
Project 3: Week 4
Holiday
Independent study
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self-directed
learning |
01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
Projects 75%, Participation in class discussions 25%
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| Textbook & other References |
教材(Textbooks and Readings)：1. Schoonhoven, L. M., J. J. A. van Loon, and M. Dicke. 2005. Insect-Plant Biology Oxford University Press, UK.
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| Wednesday afternoon 3-5 pm |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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